Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, dies aged 63

Fashion designer Rohit Bal dances on the catwalk in 2015 (Manish Swarup/AP)

Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, died on Friday after a prolonged illness, the fashion designers association in the country announced. He was 63.

The Fashion Design Council of India, or FDCI, said in a post on Instagram, that they mourned “the passing of (a) legendary designer” who was “known for his unique blend of traditional patterns with modern sensibilities”.